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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,674.70, 572,512.05 and 248,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,674.70, 572,512.05 and 248,814.45 is: 373,221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,674.70 : 572,512.05 = 248,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,674.70/572,512.05 = 248,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,674.70x = 572,512.05 × 248,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,674.70x = 142,449,270,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,449,270,839.12/381,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,221.68

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